Apple has steadily expanded its presence in India after moving much of its US-bound iPhone production out of China. The move is aimed at reducing the impact of tariffs and trade disruptions, the report added.

Apple began assembling iPhones in India back in 2016, but it was still primarily relying on its supply chain in China for groundwork, such as research & design, prototyping, and q

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is anticipated to launch soon, featuring an updated design with a larger camera island and potentially moving the Apple logo. Unlike its predecessor, it may utilise an aluminium frame for improved weight balance.